• Goran Bandov, head of the Central Office for International Relations at the University of Zagreb, commented on Iran-US negotiations, saying it is too early for optimism.
  • Bandov believes the key moment depends on Tehran’s reaction to the US proposal, which he is not sure will be accepted.
  • He emphasized that there are not just two sides in the conflict, but multiple actors with different interests.
  • Bandov distinguished the Iranian regime from the citizens of Iran, saying the regime benefits from not being overthrown.
  • The nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz are key points of dispute, with Iran using the strait as a pressure tool.